Society guideline links: Deep sternal wound infection

Introduction — This topic includes links to society and government-sponsored guidelines from selected countries and regions around the world. We will update these links periodically; newer versions of some guidelines may be available on each society's website. Some societies may require users to log in to access their guidelines.

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Links to related guidelines are provided separately. (See "Society guideline links: Prevention of surgical site infections in adults".)

United States

●American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS): Expert consensus review – Perioperative management: Prevention and management of sternal wound infections (2016)

Europe

●European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS): Expert consensus statement on the prevention and management of mediastinitis (2017)